Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the goal of theproject is to…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the goal of theproject is to train secondary school teachers through in-service trainingand by providing teaching resources needed to innovatively stimulate generation z student interest in the sciences and address pollinator decline utilizing honeybees. Twelve (12) to sixteen (16)teachers from iowa, minnesota, nebraska, and south dakota will be selected for training and long-term support. They will receive training in beekeeping and in effectively using the multiple facets of beekeeping in the classroom. Curriula will be developed to initially serve the core group of teachers and later other teachers in the region. The use of apiculture represents a significant basis for innovative cross-cutting inquiry with a high potential to galvanize interest and participation of current GEN z students. The teachers will be led by a skilled curriculum creator, regional industry representatives, mentors, researchers, and leaders to develop varied and engaging curricula including audio-visual materials. This content will be made available using a free open resource depository. Teachers will receive long-term support through enrollment in the great plains master beekeeping program. Local mentors and a technician will make onsite visits to answer questions, offer direction and encouragement, and assess progress. The teachers will be challenged and supported to provide leadership at the state level enabling them to share with other teachers the opportunities that exist for them to utilize apiculture in their respective schools.